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India Launches Revolutionary Toroidal Display Vaccine (TurJaP)

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  Published in Health and Fitness on Saturday, February 21st 2026 at 6:04 GMT by The Hans India
      Locales: N/A, INDIA

New Delhi, February 21st, 2026 - India celebrated a monumental leap forward in public health today with the official launch of TurJaP, the nation's first domestically developed toroidal display vaccine. The launch, spearheaded by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal, marks a pivotal moment in the country's journey towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' - self-reliant India - particularly within the crucial healthcare sector. Union Home Minister JP Nadda hailed the achievement as a "significant milestone," emphasizing its potential to revolutionize immunization practices not just within India, but potentially globally.

Traditional vaccination methods often involve multiple intramuscular injections, which can be daunting for patients, particularly infants, and present logistical challenges for widespread immunization campaigns. The TurJaP vaccine addresses these concerns through its innovative toroidal display technology. While the specifics of the technology remain proprietary, experts describe it as a novel approach to antigen delivery that significantly reduces the number of injections required for effective immunization. Early reports suggest that, for rabies - the initial focus of TurJaP production - the technology can achieve comparable or superior immunity with a single application compared to the conventional series of shots.

The development of TurJaP is a testament to the collaborative spirit of India's scientific community. The project has been a concerted effort between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Hester Biosciences, a leading biopharmaceutical company. DBT provided crucial funding and strategic oversight, ICMR conducted rigorous clinical trials to validate the vaccine's efficacy and safety, and Hester Biosciences leveraged its manufacturing expertise to bring the innovation to scale. This public-private partnership exemplifies a successful model for fostering indigenous innovation in the healthcare domain.

"This isn't just about a new vaccine; it's about fundamentally changing how we approach immunization," stated Dr. Priya Sharma, a lead researcher on the project at ICMR. "The reduced injection count means less discomfort for patients, increased acceptance rates, and a significant reduction in the logistical burden on healthcare systems. This is especially critical in reaching remote and underserved populations."

The initial focus on rabies is particularly strategic. India bears a disproportionately high burden of rabies cases globally, accounting for over 36% of all human deaths from the disease. Limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - the series of injections needed after an animal bite - contributes significantly to this high mortality rate. TurJaP's potential to streamline PEP delivery could dramatically reduce rabies-related deaths and disabilities across the country.

However, the ambition extends far beyond rabies. Developers are already outlining plans to adapt the toroidal display technology to create vaccines for a broader range of infectious diseases, including influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, and potentially even more complex challenges like dengue and chikungunya. The modular nature of the platform allows for relatively rapid adaptation, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with developing new vaccines.

The economic implications of TurJaP are also substantial. By reducing healthcare costs and enhancing immunization coverage, the vaccine is expected to generate significant savings for the public health system. Moreover, the development and manufacturing of TurJaP within India strengthens the country's biopharmaceutical industry, creating jobs and fostering technological expertise. This move towards self-reliance in vaccine production also insulates India from global supply chain disruptions, as witnessed during the recent pandemic.

Looking ahead, the government is prioritizing the scaling up of TurJaP production and ensuring equitable access to the vaccine across all states and union territories. Plans are underway to integrate TurJaP into the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), making it available through existing public health infrastructure. International collaborations are also being explored to potentially export the technology and vaccine to other developing countries, solidifying India's role as a global leader in vaccine innovation.